Boost Mode

and 6,000m AGL!

Galaxy PRIME
Airborne Lidar
Terrain Mapper
Maximum productivity for
wide-area, mountain, urban and
corridor survey applications Continuous Operating Envelope

The new ALTM Galaxy PRIME is the ultimate wide-area lidar sensor,
with best-of-class collection efficiency, smallest form factor and
highest quality data sets to meet rigorous USGS lidar standards.
Now with a 6000m AGL collection envelope and 1-MHz “on-ground”
collection rate, Galaxy is quite simply the most productive sensor
available with the lowest SWaP for maximum application and
platform flexibility.
Whether gyro-stabilized or fixed-mounted, high-altitude or low,
one camera or six, full waveform or discrete, Galaxy PRIME excels
in all application areas with unmatched configuration flexibility,
while providing the highest data precision and accuracy available.
Increased Vertical Density

» Wide-area mapping » Engineering & infrastructure

» Urban mapping modeling

» Natural resource » Powerline & transportation

APPLICATIONS management corridor

Seamlessly Integrated Cameras

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What is the secret to Galaxy’s
performance advantage?

Galaxy PRIME includes an innovative set of lidar 4. Real-time Sensor Protocol

technology enhancements that significantly
increases sensor performance and collection
efficiency, improves data quality, and greatly
simplifies the collection process.
THESE NEW ENHANCEMENTS INCLUDE:
1. Continuous Operating Envelope
PulseTRAK™ technology enables a truly continuous
operating envelope by eliminating the data coverage
gaps and irregular point density commonly found
with other multipulse-equipped sensors. This feature
greatly simplifies mission planning and produces
consistent data distribution throughout the entire
dataset, even across receiver “blind” zones.
» Enables consistent point density with no more
receiver “blind” zones.
» Complete collection freedom irrespective of
terrain variability significantly enhances efficiency.
» Greatly simplifies mission planning.
2. Dynamic Field of View (FOV)
Galaxy, with SwathTRAK™ technology, is the only
sensor to incorporate a real-time dynamic FOV
that maintains fixed-width swaths, even in varying
terrain heights.
» Maintains regular point distribution and improves
point density consistency despite changes in
terrain height.
» Fewer number of flightlines, compared to fixed-
FOV sensors, for maximum collection efficiency.
» 40-70% collection cost savings, depending on
terrain variability, over fixed-FOV sensor designs.
Galaxy incorporates a real-time sensor protocol
to enable in-air target observation and collection
monitoring, significantly increasing collection
confidence.
» Real-time XYZi point display enables true-coverage
verification over the entire operating envelope,
even across multipulse transition zones.
» In-air target detection and monitoring confirms
detection of small targets such as powerlines in
real-time.
» Real-time LAS file generation produces immediate
data deliverables.
5. High-Performance Scanner
A new, high-performance galvanometric scanner
forms the foundation of Galaxy’s exceptional
performance capability. Featuring extremely high
torque and minimal electrical inductance, the new
scanner provides superior scan speeds at reduced
voltages for a significant boost in performance,
reliability, and scan linearity, enhancing data quality
and point distribution. Improved scanner stability
produces maximum calibration consistency.
» Improves XY point distribution at higher PRF
sample rates.
» Enables faster aircraft velocities and wider scan
FOVs, as well as dramatic increases in point
density at lesser FOVs.

3. Boost Mode
This new feature enables enhanced range
performance and maximum detectability, day or
night, when applications demand it.
» Improved range performance
» Improved small target detection
» Improved vegetation penetration
 » Unique real-time sensor protocol enables in-air
Galaxy PRIME Advantage point cloud display for true-coverage verification
and immediate rapid-response deliverables in
» 1-MHz “on-ground” collection rate enables LAS format.
unprecedented point density.
» Optech Flight Management Suite provides
» Large performance envelope ensures collection integrated planning (with immersive 3D capabilities),
confidence in both flat and rugged terrain types. navigation, and simultaneous control and
» PulseTRAK™ technology enables a continuous monitoring for up to 8 sensors.
operating envelope that can accommodate high- » Industry-leading raw data precision and accuracy
relief terrain with no data gaps or loss of density enables survey-grade deliverables for complete
across multipulse transition zones. USGS Lidar Base Specification compliance (QL0/
» SwathTRAK™ technology can reduce operating QL1/QL2) and the highest quality map products
costs by as much as 70% by maintaining fixed- possible.
width flightlines for consistent point density and » Gyro-stabilized and multi-sensor mounts maximize
fewer flightlines in variable terrain. collection efficiency and enable custom sensor
» Innovative “Boost Mode” feature increases range suites tailored to your application requirements.
performance by as much as 20%. » Powerful Optech LMS Lidar Mapping Suite
» Capable of up to 8 returns per emitted pulse, automates sensor calibration, maximizes laser
Galaxy guarantees the highest vertical density point accuracies and quantifies project accuracy
possible without the processing and storage deliverables.
burden of voluminous waveform capture (full
waveform capture optionally available).

GALAXY PRIME PRODUCTIVITY EXAMPLES 1, 2

BOOST MODE STANDARD MODE STANDARD MODE
Average Point Density 2 pts/m 2
8 pts/m
2
20 pts/m2 60 pts/m2 180 pts/m2
Flight Altitude (AGL) 9810 ft/2990 m 8333 ft/2540 m 5216 ft/1590 m 3773 ft/1150 m 1640 ft/500 m 1640 ft/500 m

Ground Speed 315 kn 315 kn 210 kn 115 kn 115 kn 60 kn

Swath Width 2790 m 2370 m 1160 m 840 m 270 m 175 m

Instantaneous Coverage
1465 km2/hr 1245 km2/hr 450 km2/hr 180 km2/hr 60 km2/hr 20 km2/hr
Rate

Ground Measurement 900,000 750,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000

Rate (kHz) meas./sec meas./sec meas./sec meas./sec meas./sec meas./sec

1. Calculated for 20% reflective targets; 99% detection probability, full footprint interception
2. Corrected for 10% flightline sidelap for 2 and 8 pts/m2 (scanner roll compensation enabled)

Galaxy PRIME Galaxy PRIME

XYZ Accuracy Performance Profile
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Technical Specifications

Parameter Specification
Sensor Performance

Performance envelope 1, 2, 3, 4 150-6000 m AGL, nominal

Absolute horizontal accuracy 2, 3 1/10,000 × altitude; 1 σ
Absolute elevation accuracy 2, 3 < 0.03-0.25 m RMSE from 150-6000 m AGL

Laser Configuration

Topographic laser 1064-nm near-infrared

Laser classification Class IV (US FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11; IEC/EN 60825-1)
Pulse repetition frequency (effective) Programmable, 50-1000 kHz
Beam divergence 0.25 mrad (1/e)
Laser range precision 5 < 0.008 m, 1 σ
Minimum target separation distance < 0.7 m (discrete)
Range capture Up to 8 range measurements, including last
Intensity capture Up to 8 intensity measurements, including last (12-bit)

Sensor Configuration

POS AV™ AP60 (OEM); 220-channel dual frequency GNSS receiver; GNSS airborne antenna with Iridium filters;
Position and orientation system
high-accuracy AIMU (Type 57); non-ITAR
Scan angle (FOV) 10-60°
Swath width 10-115% of altitude AGL
Scan frequency 0-120 Hz advertised (0-240 scan lines/sec)
Scan product 2000 maximum
Flight management system Optech FMS (Airborne Mission Manager and Nav) with operator console
SwathTRAK™ Dynamic FOV for fixed-width data swaths in variable terrain
PulseTRAK™ Multipulse tracking algorithm with no density loss across PIA transition zones
Roll compensation ±5° minimum
Data storage Removable SSD (primary); internal SSD (spare)
Power requirements 28 V; 400 W
Dimensions and weight Sensor: 0.34 × 0.34 × 0.25 m, 27 kg — PDU: 0.42 × 0.33 × 0.10 m, 6.5 kg
Operating temperature 0 to +35°C

Optional Peripherals

External data storage Ruggedized, removable 2.5” SSD

Image capture Compatible with all Optech CS-Series and most 3rd party digital metric cameras (integration kits available)
Full waveform capture 12-bit Optech IWR-3 Intelligent Waveform Recorder with removable SSD
Gyro-stabilization SOMAG GSM4000 integration kit
Machined aluminum sensor mounts (aircraft and/or helicopter)
Multi-sensor mounts and pods Carbon-fiber sensor mounts supporting nadir and fore/aft oblique cameras
Heli-pod mount options for Bell 206/407 (FAA-approved)

1. Target reflectivity ≥20%; 99% detection probability

2. Dependent on selected operational parameters; assumes nominal FOV of up to 40° in standard atmospheric conditions (i.e. 23-km visibility)
and use of Optech LMS Professional software suite
3. Angle of incidence ≤20°
4. Target size ≥ laser footprint
5. Under Teledyne Optech test conditions, 1 sigma

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